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MJ11 YVK

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,282 mi
Last recorded90,282 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 YVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 90,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 86,753 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,886 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 77,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,860 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 70,860 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,034 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 62,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 53,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre's worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished due to age

Fail 12 May 2018 53,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre's worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished due to age

Pass 6 May 2017 45,668 miles

Offside Rear tyre has splits due to its age

Pass 10 May 2016 38,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,144 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 20,880 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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MJ11 YVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 52,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ11 YVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ11 YVK registered?

MJ11 YVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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The MOT history for MJ11 YVK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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